How to Use a Ruling Pen
Get a bottle of ink.. Dip the pen into the ink.. Scrape ink between the prongs with a paintbrush for control.
Steps
Get a bottle of ink.
Get a bottle of ink.
Dip the pen into the ink.
Dip the pen into the ink.
Scrape ink between the prongs with a paintbrush for control.
Scrape ink between the prongs with a paintbrush for control.
Blot the outside of the pen with a paper towel.
Blot the outside of the pen with a paper towel.
Get thick paper to hold the ink.
Get thick paper to hold the ink.
Hold the pen upright for thinner letters.
Hold the pen upright for thinner letters.
Use the pen's broad edge to create thicker letters.
Use the pen's broad edge to create thicker letters.
Change your hand angle to vary your writing.
Change your hand angle to vary your writing.
Practice on scrap paper first.
Practice on scrap paper first.
Refill your ink often.
Refill your ink often.
Twist the pen's screw to adjust the line width.
Twist the pen's screw to adjust the line width.
Rest the pen body against a straight edge.
Rest the pen body against a straight edge.
Move the pen across the paper to draw the line.
Move the pen across the paper to draw the line.
Let the lines dry in air.
Let the lines dry in air.
Get a compass with a ruling pen attached.
Get a compass with a ruling pen attached.
Fill the prongs with ink.
Fill the prongs with ink.
Adjust the compass screw for circle size.
Adjust the compass screw for circle size.
Mark the center of the circle.
Mark the center of the circle.
Spin the compass to create the circle.
Spin the compass to create the circle.
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